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Mar 17, 2023 ·

What doctors wish patients knew about improving gut health

A healthy gut is critical. A gastroenterologist offers some handy advice on what to consume, what to avoid, and when to see your doctor.

Prior Authorization

Mar 16, 2023 ·

12 MIN READ

The life and death reality for cancer patients facing insurance denials with Debra Patt, MD, PhD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about prior authorization and how it affects cancer patients.

Prior Authorization

Mar 16, 2023 ·

12 MIN READ

The life and death reality for cancer patients facing insurance denials with Debra Patt, MD, PhD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about prior authorization and how it affects cancer patients.

Publications & Newsletters

Mar 10, 2023 ·

4 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about falling U.S. life expectancy

The last time the U.S. experienced a two-year decline in life expectancy was during World War II. Three physicians share more about life expectancy.

Public Health

Mar 7, 2023 ·

8 MIN READ

Q&A: How swift communication of mammography results eases anxiety

Some patients wait 30 days for routine mammography results. This Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group physician’s team cut the wait to under an hour.

Publications & Newsletters

Mar 3, 2023 ·

4 MIN READ

Leana Wen, MD, MSc, on her top public health priorities for 2023

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the top public health priorities from CNN medical analyst Leana Wen, MD, MSc.

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